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Ecuadorian Air Force takes delivery of first two H145s
The delivery of new H145 helicopters will help the Ecuadorian Air Force meet a range of operational challenges.
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RUAG Australia overhauls Romeos for USN
Deal is awarded under collaborative Australian-US governmental initiative
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US helicopters to gain digital RWR units
AN/APR-39D(V)2 to be installed on seven types
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Lockheed Martin gains engineering work on Vipers
Company to produce target designator sets and EO systems for FMS customers
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PREMIUM: Greece has eyes for Romeo but F-16V uncertainty sours Lockheed courtship
The Hellenic Navy is set to receive a new fleet of MH-60R naval helicopters, but reported workforce difficulties for F-16V supplier Hellenic Aviation Industry could cause industrial complications for Lockheed Martin.
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Ace Aeronautics | A Next Gen, Turnkey Solution for Black Hawk Operators (sponsored video)
This video is brought to you by Ace Aeronautics Ace Aeronautics, the sole integrator of the Garmin G5000H based ACE DECK VL-60 cockpit for the ...
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US Army gives Curtiss-Wright Controls Nod on Radar Warning Receiver Systems for Army Helicopters
24th September 2008
Curtiss-Wright Controls, Inc. announced today that it has received an Indefinite Delivery/Indefinite Quantity (ID/IQ) contract from the U.S. Army’s Communications and Electronics Command (CECOM), to ...
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Vector reports "tremendous show of interest" in 2008 International Sea King Maintenance Symposium
23rd September 2008
Vector Aerospace Helicopter Services North America (Vector) is receiving a tremendous show of interest as it prepares to host this year’s International SEA KING Maintenance ...
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First VH-71 Presidential Helicopter Production Aircraft Takes Flight
23rd September 2008
The VH-71 presidential helicopter program achieved another major milestone today when the first operational pilot production helicopter (PP-1) completed its maiden flight at AgustaWestland's facility ...
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New MD of Eurocopter UK aims at doubling business
22nd September 2008
Markus Steinke, the Managing Director of Oxford based helicopter manufacturer, Eurocopter UK, today took part in a briefing at Oxford's newly opened, dedicated business aviation ...
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UK Air Rescue pulls out of SAR-H project
22nd September 2008
UK Air Rescue, one of bidders in the controversial Search and Rescue Helicopter (SAR-H) programme, has withdrawn from the project. The consortium, formed by Bristow, ...
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Boeing looks to Chinook for Africa market entry
19th September 2008
Boeing is making strides to enter the developing African defence market with its first major presence at Africa Aerospace and Defence. One of the corner ...
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Boeing to Provide Research and Development for US Army Rotorcraft Programs
18th September 2008
The Boeing Company has won three competitive proposals resulting in U.S. Army Technology Investment Agreements with a combined value of more than $19 million. The ...
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New Zealand validates missile capability of Kaman SH-2G Super Seasprite
17th September 2008
The New Zealand Navy and Air Force successfully fired two live AGM-65 Maverick, air-to-surface missiles from SH-2G(NZ) Super Seasprite helicopters, during a Sept. 5 joint ...
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Future Lynx Engine Achieves EASA Certification
17th September 2008
The Light Helicopter Turbine Engine Company (LHTEC), a 50:50 joint venture between Honeywell and Rolls-Royce, has achieved European Aviation Safety Agency Type Certification for the ...
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Circor Aerospace receives CH-47 Chinook landing gear contract from Boeing
17th September 2008
CIRCOR Aerospace, Inc. (NYSE: CIR) announced today it has received a multi-year contract from The Boeing Company to supply landing gear for the CH-47F Chinook ...
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Goodrich to evaluate effects of alternate fuels for USAF aircraft, including UH-60 and V-22
15th September 2008
Goodrich Corporation has received a contract from Universal Technology Corporation to evaluate the effects of using alternate fuels in Goodrich fuel measurement and management systems ...
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Eurocopter successfully leads the first firing campaign of the HAD Tiger using the Spike missile
12th September 2008
As part of the development of the HAD (support and destruction helicopter) version of the Tiger, Eurocopter successfully completed a firing campaign using the Spike ...
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UAE requests 14 UH-60M Black Hawks and associated spares, value $774M
11th September 2008
The Defense Security Cooperation Agency notified Congress of a possible Foreign Military Sale to the United Arab Emirates of UH-60M BLACK HAWK Helicopters as well ...
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Egypt requests four UH-60M Black Hawks and associated spares - total value $176M
10th September 2008
The Defense Security Cooperation Agency notified Congress of a possible Foreign Military Sale to Egypt of UH-60M BLACK HAWK Helicopters as well as associated equipment ...
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Saudi Arabia requests 12 AH-64D Apache Longbows and associated spares - total value $598M
10th September 2008
The Defense Security Cooperation Agency notified Congress of a possible Foreign Military Sale to Saudi Arabia of AH-64D APACHE Longbow Helicopters as well as associated ...
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Successful First Flight Completed at Sikorsky Hawk Works
10th September 2008
Sikorsky Aircraft Corporation's Military Derivatives Completion Center (MDCC) has successfully achieved its first flight of a Naval Hawk helicopter. This initial helicopter, produced at the ...
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Czech Republic: Honeywell and LOM PRAHA Announce Teaming Agreement for Helicopter Maintenance Services
9th September 2008
Honeywell announced today that it has entered into a teaming agreement with LOM PRAHA s.p. of the Czech Republic to provide platform logistics – helicopter ...
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LORD Corporation Awarded Contract for Korean Utility Helicopter
8th September 2008
LORD Corporation — a leader in the management of vibration, noise and motion control — has been selected by Korea Aerospace Industry (KAI) and Korean ...
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Bell names new leaders of operations in Canada and in Europe
8th September 2008
Bell Helicopter, a Textron company, announced today that Eric Cardinali has been named president of Bell Helicopter Canada. He replaces Jacques St-Laurent who is moving ...
